1.Infection characteristics of newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Hangzhou City in 2022
WANG Ling ; XU Ke ; ZHANG Xingliang ; HUANG Sichao ; LI Xiting ; CHEN Junfang
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(2):123-129
Objective:
To analyze the infection characteristics of newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Hangzhou City, so as to provide the reference for effective AIDS intervention.
Methods:
Newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Hangzhou City in 2022 were recruited. Demographic information, HIV testing status, infection routes and sexual behaviors were collected using questionnaire surveys. Blood samples were collected before antiviral treatment, and HIV-1 pol gene sequences were detected to construct molecular transmission networks. The characteristics of HIV/AIDS cases, including infection routes, time, and location were analyzed. Factors affecting infection time and location among HIV/AIDS cases were analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 1 007 HIV/AIDS cases were reported in Hangzhou City in 2022, with 907 cases (90.07%) completing questionnaire surveys. Among them, 833 were males (91.84%), and 532 had out-of-province household registrations (58.65%). Ninety-one molecular transmission networks were established, and 276 cases were involved, with homosexual contact as the main infection route (199 cases, 72.10%). There were 311 recently infected cases (35.34%) and 569 previously infected cases (64.66%) among 880 cases whose infection time could be determined. There were 531 locally infected. cases (70.24%) and 225 imported cases (29.76%) among 756 cases whose infection location could be determined. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that the HIV/AIDS cases who were identified through voluntary counseling and testing (OR=1.826, 95%CI: 1.055-3.175) and sought sexual partners through homosexual dating apps (OR=2.461, 95%CI: 1.193-5.234) were more likely to be recently infected; the cases who lived in Hangzhou City for more than one year (>1 to 5 years, OR=2.853, 95%CI: 1.552-5.358; >5 years, OR=3.534, 95%CI: 1.382-9.804), sought sexual partners through entertainment venues (OR=3.449, 95%CI: 1.390-8.935), online/social apps (OR=2.416, 95%CI: 1.084-5.488) and homosexual dating apps (OR=3.734, 95%CI: 1.677-8.493) were more likely to be locally infected; student cases were more likely to be infected outside Hangzhou City (OR=0.115, 95%CI: 0.019-0.525).
Conclusions
The newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Hangzhou City in 2022 were primarily infected through homosexual contact, previously and locally. Seeking sexual partners through homosexual dating apps is an important influencing factor for recent and local infections, highlighting the need for strengthening traceback investigations of related cases.
2.Comparison of Effect of Hirudo, Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma, and Their Combinations on Renal Fibrosis in Rats with Chronic Renal Failure
Munan WANG ; Xuekuan HUANG ; Hongyu LUO ; Ke XU ; Xin CHEN ; Ling ZUO ; Qianqian SONG ; Peng DENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(2):110-117
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of Hirudo, Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma, and drug pair on renal pathological morphology and protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A)/adenylate activated protein kinase (AMPK)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signal pathway in rats with chronic renal failure (CRF). MethodThe 55 male SD rats were randomly divided into a normal group (n=11) and a modeling group (n=44). The normal group was fed conventionally, and the modeling group was given 0.25 g·kg-1·d-1 adenine by gavage for 28 days to replicate the CRF model. After successful modeling, rats were randomly divided into model group, Hirudo group (3 g·kg-1·d-1), Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma group (3 g·kg-1·d-1), and Hirudo + Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma group (3 g·kg-1·d-1), with 9 rats in each group. The normal group and model group were given a constant volume of normal saline by intragastric administration for 30 days. At the end of the experiment, the levels of serum creatinine (SCr) and urea nitrogen (BUN) in all groups were measured. The renal pathological morphology changes were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, Masson staining, and electron microscopy. The mRNA expressions of PP2A, AMPK, and mTOR were detected by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). The protein expression levels of PP2A, AMPK, phosphorylation(p)-AMPK, mTOR, and p-mTOR in renal tissue were detected by Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group, the renal pathological structure changes were obvious, and the levels of SCr and BUN were significantly increased. The mRNA expression of PP2A, protein expression of PP2A, and p-mTOR/mTOR expression were significantly increased, and the p-AMPK/AMPK was significantly decreased in the model group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the renal pathological morphology changes were significantly improved, and the levels of SCr and BUN were significantly decreased. The mRNA expression of PP2A, protein expression of PP2A, and p-mTOR/mTOR expression in the renal tissue were significantly decreased, and the p-AMPK/AMPK was significantly increased (P<0.05) in all groups after drug intervention. In addition, the effect in the Hirudo+Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma group was better. The mRNA expression levels of AMPK and mTOR in the renal tissue were not significantly different among the normal group, model group, and other groups. ConclusionThe efficacy of Hirudo and Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma pairs in improving renal fibrosis in rats with CRF is significantly better than that of the single drug, and its improvement on renal fibrosis in rats with CRF may be related to the regulation of PP2A/AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway.
3.Drug metabolism and excretion of14Cbirociclib in Chinese male healthy subjects
Quan-Kun ZHUANG ; Hui-Rong FAN ; Shi-Qi DONG ; Bin-Ke FAN ; Ming-Ming LIU ; Ling-Mei XU ; Li WANG ; Xue-Mei LIU ; Fang HOU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(14):2118-2123
Objective To evaluate the characteristics of the mass balance and pharmacokinetics of[14 C]birociclib in Chinese male healthy volunteers after a single oral administration.Methods This study used a 14 C labeled method to investigate the mass balance and biological transformation of birociclib in human.Subjects were given a single oral dose of 360 mg/50 pCi of[14 C]birociclib suspension after meals.The blood,urine,and fecal samples were collected at specified time points/intervals after administration.The radiation levels of 14 C labeled birociclib-related compounds in the blood,plasma,urine,and feces were analyzed using liquid scintillation counting.In addition,a combination of high-performance liquid chromatography and on-line/off-line isotope detectors was used to obtain radioactive isotope metabolite spectra of plasma,urine,and fecal samples,and high-resolution mass spectrometry was used to identify the main metabolites.Results A total of 6 healthy male subjects were enrolled in this study.The median peak time of radioactive components in plasma was 5.00 h and the average terminal elimination half-life was 43.70 h after administration.The radioactive components were basically excreted and cleared from the body within 288.00 hours after administration,and average cumulative recovery rate of radioactive drugs was(94.10±8.19)%.The radioactive drugs were mainly excreted through feces,accounting for(84.60±7.10)%of the dose of radioactive drugs administered.Urine was the secondary excretory pathway,accounting for 9.41%of the dose of radioactive drugs administered.Metabolic analysis indicated that the prototype drug was the main radioactive components in plasma samples.The main metabolites in plasma were RM4(XZP-5286),RM6(XZP-3584),and RM7(XZP-5736).The drugs were mainly cleared from the body in the form of prototype drugs and metabolites.In addition to prototype drugs,a total of 9 metabolites were identified and analyzed in plasma,urine,and fecal samples,all of which were phase 1 metabolites.The main metabolic and clearance pathways of drugs in the body were deethylation,diisopropylat ion,oxidation,etc.Conclusion After a single oral administration of[14C]birociclib suspension to healthy subjects,it was mainly cleared from the body in the form of prototype drugs and metabolites,with feces as the main excretory pathway and urine as the secondary excretory pathway.Drugs mainly undergo metabolic reactions in the body,such as deethylation,diisopropylation,and oxidation.The subjects were well tolerance after administration.
4.Metagenomic next-generation sequencing for the diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Rong FU ; Ren LIN ; Zhiping FAN ; Fen HUANG ; Na XU ; Li XUAN ; Yifei HUANG ; Hui LIU ; Ke ZHAO ; Zhixiang WANG ; Ling JIANG ; Min DAI ; Jing SUN ; Qifa LIU
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(1):62-67
Objectives:To investigate the value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in the diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) in patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) .Methods:The data of 98 patients with suspected pulmonary infection after allo-HSCT who underwent pathogen detection from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid between June 2016 and August 2023 at Nanfang Hospital were analyzed. The diagnostic performance of mNGS, conventional methods, and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) for PJP were compared.Results:A total of 12 patients were diagnosed with PJP, including 11 with a proven diagnosis and 1 with a probable diagnosis. Among the patients with a proven diagnosis, 1 was positive by both conventional methods and qPCR, and 10 were positive by qPCR only. Pneumocystis jirovecii was detected by mNGS in all 12 patients. The diagnostic sensitivity of mNGS for PJP was 100%, which was greater than that of conventional methods (8.3%, P=0.001) and similar to that of qPCR (91.6%, P=1.000) . A total of 75% of the patients developed mixed pulmonary infections, and cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr virus were the most common pathogens. Mixed infection was detected in eight patients by mNGS and in five patients by qPCR, but not by conventional methods ( P=0.008) . Conclusions:mNGS had good sensitivity for diagnosing PJP after allo-HSCT and was advantageous for detecting mixed infectious pathogens; therefore, mNGS might be an effective supplement to regular detection methods and qPCR.
5.Synergistic sensitization of apatinib mesylate and radiotherapy on hepatocarcinoma cells in vitro
Yongjing YANG ; Tianyang KE ; Shixin LIU ; Xue WANG ; Dequan XU ; Tingting LIU ; Ling ZHAO
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2024;50(4):1009-1015
Objective:To discuss the synergistic inhibitory effect of apatinib mesylate(apatinib)combined with radiotherapy(RT)on the hepatocellular carcinoma(HepG2)cells in vitro,and to clarify its related antitumor mechanism.Methods:The HepG2 cells were cultured in vitro and treated with different concentrations of apatinib and/or varying doses of X-rays.MTT method was used to detect the survival rates of the cells in various groups;the inhibitory rates of cell proliferation and the 20%inhibitory concentration(IC20)of apatinib were calculated;the X-ray irradiation dose for subsequent experiments was detected.The HepG2 cells were divided into apatinib group,RT group,and apatinib+RT group(combined group).Flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptotic rates of the cells in various groups;wound healing assay was used to detect the migration rates of the cells in various groups;ELISA method was used to detect the levels of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)in the cell culture supernatant in various groups.Results:The MTT results showed that the IC20 of apatinib was 1.32 μmol·L-1,and this concentration was used for subsequent experiments,and the X-ray irradiation dose for the follow-up experiments was 2 Gy.Compared with control group,the apoptotic rates of the cells in apatinib group and RT group had no significant differences(P>0.05),while the apoptotic rate of the cells in combined group was increased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the migration rates of the cells in apatinib group,RT group,and combined group were decreased(P<0.05);compared with apatinib group and RT group,the migration rate of the cells in combined group was decreased(P<0.05).Compared with control group,the levels of VEGF in the cell culture supernatant in apatinib group and combined group were decreased(P<0.05);compared with apatinib and RT group,the level of VEGF in the cell culture supernatant in combined group was decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:Apatinib combined with radiotherapy significantly inhibits the proliferation and migration of the HepG2 cells in vitro and induces the apoptosis;its effect may be related to the inhibition of VEGF secretion by cells.
6.Extraction process optimization and quality standard establishment for Jigen Standard Decoction
Guo-Chun YANG ; Ya-Fang YANG ; Su-E XU ; Jin KE ; Ling-Yun CHEN ; An-Guo HOU ; Wen-Bin JIN
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2024;46(6):1773-1781
AIM To optimize the extraction process for Jigen Standard Decoction,and to establish its quality standard.METHODS With soaking time,water addition and first decoction time as influencing factors,comprehensive score for 3,6'-disinapoyl sucrose content and yield rate as an evaluation index,the extraction process was optimized by response surface method on the basis of single factor test.The content and transfer rate of 3,6'-dimustayl sucrose were determined,after which HPLC characteristic chromatograms were established,cluster analysis,principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis were performed.RESULTS The optimal conditions were determined to be 60 min for soaking time,(12+11)times for water addition,and(47+20)min for decoction time,the comprehensive score was 97.98.Fifteen batches of standard decoctions demonstrated the average yield rate and transfer rate of 14.182%and 20.468%,respectively,whose characteristic chromatograms existed six common peaks with the similarities of more than 0.9(except for S4,S8).Various batches of standard decoctions were clustered into two types,three principal components displayed the acumulative variance contribution rate of 91.4%,peaks 2,6 were quality markers.CONCLUSION This precise,stable and reproducible method can be used for the preparation and quality control of Jigen Standard Decoction.
7.Epidemiological analysis of unique recombinant strains in newly diagnosed HIV-1 patients in Hangzhou
Ling YE ; Ke XU ; Wenjie LUO ; Xingliang ZHANG ; Sisheng WU ; Min ZHU ; Jia′nyu YOU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2024;44(11):958-964
Objective:To understand the molecular epidemiological characteristics of unique recombinant forms (URFs) in newly reported HIV-1 patients in Hangzhou, and provide theoretical support for prevention and control of AIDS.Methods:The blood samples of newly-diagnosed HIV-1 infected cases who received no antiviral therapy from 2019 to 2023 were collected, pol gene was amplified by RT-PCR and nested PCR, followed by sequencing. The URFs were screened using phylogenetic tree, followed by recombinant analysis. Genetic distances between URFs sequences were calculated and molecular transmission networks were constructed. The calibrated population resistance program (CPR) was used to analyze transmissible drug-resistant mutations. Results:A total of 222(5.0%, 222/4 471) URFs pol gene sequence were obtained, and the recombination types were CRF01_AE/CRF07_BC (60.4%, 134/222), CRF01_AE/C (11.7%, 26/222), CRF01_AE/B (9.5%, 21/222), CRF01_AE/B/C (8.1%, 18/222), B/C (7.6%, 17/222) and CRF55_01B/CRF07_BC (2.7%, 6/222), respectively. 78.8% (175/222) were infected by men who have sex with man(MSM), whoes mean age was 31.3±10.5. The proportion of URFs increased from 4.0% (34/843) to 7.4% (60/807) from 2019 to 2023. Under the optimal gene distance threshold of 1.5%, the molecular network access rate was 49.5% (110/222), included 23 clusters. We found a large active transmission cluster with 39 cases mixed homosexual and heterosexual, the recombination types was CRF01_AE/CRF07_BC, and the average gene distance was 0.005. Prevalence of URFs transmissible resistance was 3.2% (7/222). Conclusions:URFs are mainly produced and transmitted in young MSM, which shows an increasing trend year by year. There is a large active transmission cluster required major attention and effective intervention to prevent further expansion. At the same time, the occurrence and transmission of URFs should be continuously monitored to understand the clusters and drug resistance dynamics.
8.Metabolic Disease Management Guideline for National Metabolic Management Center(2nd edition)
Weiqing WANG ; Yufan WANG ; Guixia WANG ; Guang NING ; Dalong ZHU ; Ping LIU ; Libin LIU ; Jianmin LIU ; Zhaoli YAN ; Xulei TANG ; Bangqun JI ; Sunjie YAN ; Heng SU ; Jianling DU ; Sheli LI ; Li LI ; Shengli WU ; Jinsong KUANG ; Yubo SHA ; Ping ZHANG ; Yifei ZHANG ; Lei CHEN ; Zunhai ZHOU ; Chao ZHENG ; Qidong ZHENG ; Zhongyan SHAN ; Dong ZHAO ; Zhigang ZHAO ; Ling HU ; Tingyu KE ; Yu SHI ; Yingfen QIN ; Mingjun GU ; Xuejiang GU ; Fengmei XU ; Zuhua GAO ; Qijuan DONG ; Yi SHU ; Yuancheng DAI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2023;39(6):538-554
The latest epidemiological data suggests that the situation of adult diabetes in China is severe, and metabolic diseases have become significant chronic illnesses that have a serious impact on public health and social development. After more than six years of practice, the National Metabolic Management Center(MMC) has developed distinctive approaches to manage metabolic patients and has achieved a series of positive outcomes, continuously advancing the standardized diagnosis and treatment model. In order to further improve the efficiency, based on the first edition, the second edition guideline was composed by incorporating experience of the past six years in conjunction with the latest international and domestic guidelines.
9.Effect of Anmeidan on Serum Levels of BDNF, GFAP, and Irisin in Patients with Chronic Insomnia
Jie YAGNG ; Yunxia TAN ; Ping WANG ; Ling LIU ; Li LI ; Ke JI ; Fugui LIU ; Huanhuan DONG ; Fuping XU ; Yujun LU ; Yanbo FAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(16):170-177
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of Anmeidan on the sleep quality and serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), and irisin in the patients with chronic insomnia. MethodA multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study was carried out, including 480 patients with chronic insomnia (deficiency syndrome) in Wuhan (Hubei), Guangzhou (Guangdong), and Lanzhou (Gansu). They were randomized into an observation group and a control group at a ratio of 1∶1. The observation group was orally administered with Anmeidan granules at a dose of 11 g, 3 times per day, and the control group with Anmeidan simulant at a dose of 11 g, 3 times per day, Both groups of patients received sleep education after enrollment. After 4 weeks of medication, the Athens insomnia scale (AIS) scores, Spiegel scale scores, and serum levels of BDNF, GFAP, and irisin were compared between the two groups as well as between before and after treatment. ResultA total of 480 adult patients with chronic insomnia were enrolled in this study, with 64 patients falled off. Finally, the 415 patients were included in the analysis, including 213 patients in the observation group and 202 patients in the control group. There was no difference in age or sex between the two groups of patients. Compared with before treatment, the treatment in both groups decreased the AIS and Spiegel scores (P<0.01). After treatment, the observation group had lower AIS and Spiegel scores than the control group (P<0.01). The treatment in the observation group slightly lowered the level of BDNF, elevated the level of irisin (P<0.05), and lowered the level of GFAP (P<0.05) in the serum. After treatment, the observation group showed higher level of irisin (P<0.05) and lower levels of BDNF and GFAP in the serum than the control group. ConclusionAnmeidan may improve the sleep quality of patients with chronic insomnia by elevating the irisin level and lowering the GFAP level in the serum.
10.Analysis of HIV-1 subtypes and pretreatment drug resistance in newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Hangzhou, 2020-2022
Ling YE ; Ke XU ; Xingliang ZHANG ; Wenjie LUO ; Jia′nyu YOU ; Sisheng WU ; Min ZHU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2023;43(7):541-546
Objective:To analyze the HIV-1 subtypes and drug resistance among newly reported HIV/AIDS cases before antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Hangzhou.Methods:Blood samples were collected from newly diagnosed HIV-1/AIDS cases not receiving ART in Hangzhou from 2020 to 2022. HIV-1 pol gene was amplified and then sequenced. A phylogenetic tree was construct using MEGA7.0 software to analyse the HIV-1 subtypes, The sequences were submitted to the Stanford University drug resistance database to identify drug resistance mutation sites and drug sensitivity. Results:A total of 2 700 sequences were obtained. Twelve subtypes were identified, and the predominant subtypes were CRF07_BC (46.8%, 1 263/2 700) and CRF01_AE (34.6%, 933/2 700). The overall drug resistance rate before ART was 8.1% (220/2 700) and the resistance rates to protease inhibitors (PIs), nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) were 2.8% (75/2 700), 1.3% (36/2 700) and 4.4% (119/2 700), respectively. Among the 220 drug-resistant cases, mutations conferring resistance to PIs (Q58E), NRTIs (M184V/I) and NNRTIs (K103N/S and E138A/G/K/Q) were detected in 47 (21.4%), 13 (5.9%), 42 (19.1%) and 41 (18.6%) patients, respectively.Conclusions:HIV-1 genotypes were highly complex in newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Hangzhou from 2020 to 2022. There were cases showing moderate or high resistance to backbone drugs before ART, indicating that HIV-1 monitoring should be strengthened to avoid treatment failure and reduce the spread of drug-resistant strains.


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